local
UTEP AD on new era of Miners athletics in Mountain West Conference
By Andy Morgan at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP officially became a member of the Mountain West Conference on Wednesday, July 1, ushering in a new era of Miners athletics. The new-look Mountain West will include Air Force, Grand Canyon (non-football member), Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois (football-o...
Key takeaway The new-look Mountain West will include Air Force, Grand Canyon (non-football member), Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois (football-only member), San Jose State, UC Davis (non-football member), UNLV, [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso 's move to the Mountain West Conference brings new competition and exposure to the city's athletic scene. As UTEP Athletics navigates this change, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the various sports teams perform against their new conference rivals. The success of UTEP Athletics can have a tangible impact on the local community, from boosting school spirit and community engagement to attracting new fans and visitors to the city. With the conference change, there may also be opportunities for increased collaboration and investment in local sports infrastructure, which could have long-term benefits for El Paso's economy and quality of life. As the new era of Miner sports begins, El Paso residents will be eager to see how the teams adapt and thrive in their new conference home.
About this story
Original reporting by KTSM 9 News (NBC) . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KTSM 9 News (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The El Paso stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP officially became a member of the Mountain West Conference on Wednesday, July 1, ushering in a new era of Miners athletics. The new-look Mountain West will include Air Force, Grand Canyon (non-football member), Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Illinois (football-o...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by KTSM 9 News (NBC) and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Andy Morgan at KTSM 9 News (NBC). To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter